Skinny horse? They might need more than food
If your horse is thin, extra food may not be the only answer. There are several other factors that can impact a horse’s ability to maintain a good weight.
Read moreIf your horse is thin, extra food may not be the only answer. There are several other factors that can impact a horse’s ability to maintain a good weight.
Read moreMost commercially fortified feeds contain more omega 6s than omega 3s, which creates an imbalance that can result in elevated inflammation throughout the horse’s body.
Read moreWhile pharmaceuticals may have their place in extreme allergic reactions, choosing natural remedies will not only relieve symptoms but will help the body heal.
Read moreMany veterinarians are finding the use of lecithin, along with apple pectin, to be very intriguing in its apparent health benefits in preventing and treating gastric lesions.
Read moreHonoring and respecting the way a horse is designed is the key to quality living. It means a life without daily suffering and fear. And it means a life where your horse can make choices.
Read moreIs your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.
Read moreCribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.
Read moreChia seeds are a whole food worth considering to provide essential fatty acids in their correct proportion. Here’s a look at this tiny miracle of nature and how it can benefit your horses.
Read more“Why should you care about the protein quality of your horse’s diet, and what whole food protein sources are available?”
Read moreCannabis sativa L. is the “umbrella term” for the plants known as hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is particularly high in THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive “high.” CBD, on the other hand, does not create this effect.
Read moreThe cause of most ulcers is not having access to forage at all times, 24/7, all day and all night.
Read moreSweating from work, or heat and humidity increases a horse’s need for salt. It also increases the need for other electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Read moreThere are fairly predictable changes, however, that go along with growing old, no matter what age they become noticeable.
Read moreNo fancy new feed or supplement will truly matter without first meeting five foundational principles that are true for all horses, regardless of age, breed, condition, or purpose.
Read moreFour directions amino acids can take – and the importance of feeding several protein sources.
Read moreThe love affair with soy is starting to fade. An increasing number of horse feed manufacturers are coming out with soy-free lines following consumer demand.
Read moreAll body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound.
Read moreRestricting forage where the stomach becomes empty is the main cause of behavioral issues.
Read moreFeeding misconceptions can occur when well-meaning horse owners try to do their best for their equines.
Read moreWhen the nighttime temperature remains below 41°F (5°C) for 2 to 3 weeks, cool season grasses are high in non-structural carbohydrates, even in the daytime.
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